Roseburg - $1.5 million
âMany communities across the state are working to address the needs of their unhoused neighbors,â House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland) said. âThese communities are ready to build, and we must get them this funding as quickly as possible so they can make these facilities operational by next winter.â
The funding was previously in House Bill 2004, which still contains $27 million for grants to be distributed statewide to increase low-barrier shelter capacity, provide necessary facilities and amenities and rapid rehousing services.
âRoseburg is making a lot of progress to provide shelter support for our unhoused residents,â Rep. Gary Leif said. âThe issue has many complex challenges, but this much-needed state funding will be critical to our community moving forward on this issue.â